Posts by Jess Watts
Nail artist shares intricate Lunar New Year nail design details
Philadelphia-based nail technician, Ariana Nevoienna, has over seven years’ experience in the nail industry, having trained in her home country of Ukraine before moving to the US three years ago. “I studied at an art school from a young age, which strongly influenced my creative vision,” the nail artist says. “Because of this background, my…
Read More60 trending nail art ideas for February
February may be the shortest month of the year, but it delivers no shortage of nail inspiration. From romantic reds and soft pinks to winter neutrals and playful accents, browse our roundup of designs to nail February in style…
Read More10 gothic Wuthering Heights nail designs to mark the film release
If you’re currently swooning over Emerald Fennell’s film adaptation of Wuthering Heights, why not translate some of that gothic romance onto nails? We’ve rounded up a collection of nail designs that capture the brooding elegance, moody ambience and timeless drama of the gothic genre.
Read MoreFrom spare room to success: a Southampton beauty salon’s story
Jenna Pearson, owner of Glow Beauty Studio, began her journey into the beauty industry in 2018. After completing a lash course, what started as a passion project quickly evolved into something much bigger… Although originally trained in Law, Jenna felt drawn to the beauty industry, and her decision to enter the creative field ‘opened the…
Read MoreTie the knot in style with 10 stunning wedding nail designs
Everyone wants to feel their best on their wedding day, but we know that planning wedding looks can be overwhelming. So, Scratch has put together a list of marital manicures to help you nail your nuptials! Browse inspo below to find a style that suits you… 1. Clean girl classic It’s no secret that a…
Read MoreDiscover the Tunbridge Wells salon brought to life by a dynamic nail duo
The Nail Nest – a stunning salon in Tunbridge Wells, Kent – is the passion project of nail techs, Alice Knight and Shurun Li. The duo met while working in the same salon and decided to combine their 20 years of experience to create The Nail Nest. “We found kindred spirits in each other,” say…
Read More22 customisable Valentine’s nail art ideas for a personal touch
Everyone loves a thoughtful handwritten note or personalised message. Translate this onto nails with swoon-worthy styles and tailored talons, because what could be cuter than personalised Valentine’s Day nail art? Halo VIP & content creator, Michaela Phillips, predicts that popular Valentine’s nail art in 2026 will include ‘personalised initial details for loved ones, adding a…
Read MoreWhat are barcode nails? Trend guide, styles & inspiration
Nail trends come and go in the blink of an eye. From glazed donut finishes to polka dots, tartan prints and cat eye designs, there’s always a new look taking over our feeds. Now, a fresh twist on the magnetic effect behind cat eye nails is making waves on social media. Enter barcode nails –…
Read More10 times Megan Fox’s nail looks stole the spotlight
Alongside her acting career, Megan Fox is also known for her styling, in particular an array of stunning nail looks courtesy of her go-to tech, Brittney Boyce (@nails_of_la). Let’s take a look at some of her standout nail designs… Brittney Boyce has treated Fox to an array of jewel-encrusted talons, with metallic features taking centre…
Read MoreVTCT expands international learner support with language assessment
Beauty qualifications awarding body, VTCT, has launched the Vocational English Language Assessment (VELA), to benefit international learners. The AI-powered English proficiency test is designed ‘to support international learners, training providers and employers with a fast, reliable and accessible way to validate English language capability’. VELA works by evaluating four core language skills: speaking, writing, reading…
Read MoreOnycholysis: what is it & how can it be treated?
Let’s talk the causes of onycholysis, aka nail separation, how to prevent and what to do when it’s presented at the nail desk… Picture this: you scrape your knee and pop a plaster over the top to help it heal. Three days later, that plaster has started to lift. At this point, it’s got all…
Read More18 silly goose nail designs guaranteed to make you smile
Silly goose – arguably one of the best terms in the English language – is lovingly reserved for someone behaving in a comedically foolish and delightfully unserious way. In honour of all the silly geese among us, we’ve rounded up 20 goose-tastic nail styles that perfectly capture that unapologetically absurd energy…
Read MoreStep inside a nail studio sanctuary in the heart of Somerset
After training in 2019, nail artist, Vienna Marchant, began her career in a small high street salon. “The building was literally falling apart, so I decided it was time to create my own space,” she shares. The Gel Studio – Vienna’s garden salon in Minehead – took four months to build, and the process was…
Read MoreThe 2016 nail trends making a 2026 comeback
Social media has fallen head over heels into a time warp. Users are embracing 2016-core, from shoelace chokers to Snapchat filters… but what are the 2016 nail trends that are making a comeback a decade later? The March 2016 edition of Scratch shone a spotlight on trending nail styles, and we are shocked by how…
Read MoreImportant February dates for your nail & beauty business
Prepare your business for the month of February with our roundup of dates to note… All month: LGBTQ+ History Month On its website, LGBT+ History Month designates February as a time ‘to celebrate [the] rich and diverse history, herstory and theirstory’ of the LGBTQ+ community. Each year, the campaign adopts a theme and highlights five…
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